Extremely slow cooling or long storage times form _____ crystals, which have an opaque look yet produce a sandy, brittle texture.
A) alpha ( α)
B) beta (β)
C) beta prime (β')
D) all of the above answers are correct
E) none of the above answers is correct

Question

Extremely slow cooling or long storage times form _____ crystals, which have an opaque look yet produce a sandy, brittle texture.
A) alpha (	α)
B) beta (β)
C) beta prime (β')
D) all of the above answers are correct
E) none of the above answers is correct

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Beta crystals are formed by slow cooling or long storage times, and they have an opaque look yet produce a sandy, brittle texture. Alpha and beta prime crystals are not associated with this type of texture.

Extremely Slow Cooling or Long Storage Times Form _____ Crystals